Hub

Luxembourg: The "heavy process" of anti-money laundering

Our expert panel discusses the AML requirements of Ucits funds, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the industry, Brexit and the growth of private equity.

Brexit and the City: No deal on the horizon for financial services

With the UK’s transitional membership of the EU ending in weeks and no trade deal in sight, Mark Latham examines Brexit’s potential impact on the highly interconnected cross-border European funds industry.

Explainer: What is tokenisation and why is it relevant to institutional investors?

Tokenisation potentially revolutionises fund transactions and could provide quick, liquid access to private markets in future. Here, Nicholas Pratt explains what it is.

Distressed debt: Post-pandemic business models

The global economic downturn triggered by Covid-19 has increased debt-default levels as losses ripple through bond markets – but the conditions for a perfect storm were in place before the pandemic, writes Romil Patel.

Conference: Sibos 2020 preview

The Sibos conference is digital this year. After an online programme running from 5-8 October, monthly events will continue into 2021 on the key themes of responsible innovation, delivering digital value, banking for humanity and the future of finance. industry experts share their thoughts below.

Digital Features & Sponsored Profiles

Clearsteam market view: New horizons for distribution support

Neil Wise, Philippe Seyll, Bernard Tancré Clearstream, the post-trade division of Deutsche Börse Group, has finalised its acquisition of a majority stake in the Fondcenter B2B...

How data reporting and migration can keep investors happy

Simon_Burgess-and-Ben_Hill 2020 has been challenging year for the alternative investment funds sector. The Covid-19 pandemic has created volatility and uncertainty,...

The best of both worlds

Namir_Yerohan A strategic alliance with the fintech firm Kurtosys looks set to deliver substantial benefits, Fundsquare’s senior business and relationship development manager, Namir...

Striving for positive change

Yo Takatsuki, head of ESG research and active ownership at AXA Investment Managers, explains the most effective ways to achieve tangible outcomes.

Webinar: From Niche to Norm - The Accelerated Adoption of Front Office Outsourcing

Front Office Outsourcing In a recent survey conducted by Northern Trust, 85% of 300 global asset managers responded that they have already outsourced their trading desk or are...

An important role for government bonds

Government bond Gopi Karunakaran manages bond portfolios at Ardea Investment Management and says insurers can potentially enhance yields with a lower level risk in their fixed...

The Settlement Discipline Regime: changing relationships for the buy side

Compliance, regulation In July this year we learned that the European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) had asked the European Commission for a further delay to the Settlement...

Executive Interviews

Executive interview: A testing 12 months for LGIM’s new boss

Oct 16, 2020

In her first interview since becoming LGIM chief executive last year, Michelle Scrimgeour talks to Mark Latham about the company’s growth plans, diversity, corporate governance and the coronavirus...

Executive interview: ‘China is the 800-pound gorilla’

Oct 15, 2020

Just over a year into his new role, Wai-Kwong Seck, chief executive officer at Eastspring Investments, discusses his business goals, the Covid-19 pandemic and China.

Roundtables & Panels

ETF roundtable: Passing the pandemic litmus test

Oct 16, 2020

The Covid-19 crisis tested their resilience – but while exchange-traded funds have fared well, many find them hard to grasp. Our panel discusses ways to understand them, how widely they’ve been adopted and their potential role in ESG investing. Chaired by Alex Rolandi.

Jersey roundtable: Strong agreement

Oct 16, 2020

Jersey is well placed as the demand for alternative funds continues, but some of our industry panellists have questions about the implications of the UK’s departure from the EU.

Apex announces planned FundRock acquisition

Apex Group, a specialist fund administrator, is to acquire FundRock, one of the largest outsourced ‘ManCo’ providers to Ucits funds in Luxembourg.

Aviva targets UK infrastructure with £10bn investment

UK infrastructure and real estate projects are expected to benefit from an influx of cash from Aviva Investors over the next three years.

ESG surges everywhere but US

ESG appears to be passing the scrutiny test with more investors perceiving performance merits.

State Street and SimCorp target insurance outsourcing

State Street and SimCorp have partnered to bring “front-to-back” outsourced investment operations to the insurance asset management market.

Six M&A deals this year in fund management

The deal that sees Morgan Stanley buy Eaton Vance for $7 billion follows a number of other acquisitions in fund management and fund administration this year that included firms such as Schroders buying into Asia, and Legg Mason expanding globally.

White Paper

China’s ESG Iceberg: Sustainability in the Age of Technological Disruption

China could redefine ESG investing, with its growing green credit market, strategic government policies, and tech advances amplifying companies’ impact. Our portfolio managers explain how these shifts will drive opportunities.

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